Showing posts with label The Singles Collection. Show all posts
Showing posts with label The Singles Collection. Show all posts
Monday, November 23, 2009
'Flash mob' promotes The Singles Collection in Milan, Italy
Check out this cool promo for The Singles Collection in Italy. A group of girls start dancing to '3' randomly in a shopping centre!
The Singles Collection out in UK!
BUY IT NOW!
The collection is avaliable to buy in most retailers. Likewise you can download it from a number of retailers. I've been through the best download sites for you!
Deluxe Version (58 tracks - hits, b-sides, remixes)
Digital Deluxe Version (18 tracks, music videos)
Standard Version (18 tracks)
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Digital Spy reviews TSC
From Digital Spy
When Britney released '...Baby One More Time' at the tail-end of the last century, few would have predicted that she'd still be around today. Sure, it quickly became obvious that the track - reportedly rejected by TLC - was one of the great pop singles, but the history books are littered with the remains of stars that instantly light up the charts only to burn up just as fast. Despite some filler-heavy albums, Britney has always been something else, and this compilation perfectly captures the career of one of the best singles artists of the last ten years.
Where her 2004 Best Of, My Prerogative, was let down by some needless inclusions, unsatisfying sequencing and under-written new material, the 18-track Singles Collection is as lean as the star herself after a couple of months on the road. Better still, it features the best singles from the Blackout and Circus albums, which salvaged Britney's career as a pop artist in the face of a personal breakdown. The only possible quibble is having newbie '3' tacked on the start rather than the end - ruining the otherwise chronological tracklisting - but in the grand scheme of things that matters not-a-jot.
Running from '...Baby One More Time' to 'Radar', you get a single-disc timeline that shows a progression in style and substance from school uniform-wearing pop ingénue to sultry motorik saucepot. There's an argument that the 65-minute run-time should have been extended to include a few more songs, but in the main it's the slowies that have been dropped, and that's no bad thing. Of course, there's little you can say about the songs themselves that hasn't already been said. Hits like 'Toxic' and 'Oops!... I Did It Again' proved their cultural cachet by featuring in Doctor Who and John & Edward's most magical moment respectively. Even the oft-forgotten 'Stronger' boasts two stone-cold classic pop moments: the lyrical inversion of her debut hit ("My loneliness ain't killing me no more") and that sound drop-out at two-and-a-half minutes that teases before the chorus slams back in.
Britney's voice has long been a source of contention, but while the debate about the value of a lip-synced live concert continues to rage, this compilation underlines her worth as a distinctive pop singer, at least on record. She certainly doesn't have the pipes of contemporaries Christina or Shakira, let alone the likes of Mariah or Whitney, but as last year's X Factor finalists showed, it's not as easy as it looks to make these songs sound as good as they do here.
And there's nothing that sounds out of place. The thematic muddle of wedging a coming-of-age ballad ('I'm Not A Girl...') between two slabs of sexed-up hip-pop ('Slave 4 U', 'Boys') looks dodgy on paper, but sounds perfect in the listening. Best of all is the double-header of 'Everytime' and 'Gimme More', where you get Brit's best ballad jammed up against a throbbing robopop thriller that's rightfully survived her infamous VMAs performance. The only arguable weak link is the Madonna-featuring 'Me Against The Music', but in this context what once looked like a respectful passing of the baton now seems like an unconditional surrender of pop Queendom to its rightful heir.
When Britney released '...Baby One More Time' at the tail-end of the last century, few would have predicted that she'd still be around today. Sure, it quickly became obvious that the track - reportedly rejected by TLC - was one of the great pop singles, but the history books are littered with the remains of stars that instantly light up the charts only to burn up just as fast. Despite some filler-heavy albums, Britney has always been something else, and this compilation perfectly captures the career of one of the best singles artists of the last ten years.
Where her 2004 Best Of, My Prerogative, was let down by some needless inclusions, unsatisfying sequencing and under-written new material, the 18-track Singles Collection is as lean as the star herself after a couple of months on the road. Better still, it features the best singles from the Blackout and Circus albums, which salvaged Britney's career as a pop artist in the face of a personal breakdown. The only possible quibble is having newbie '3' tacked on the start rather than the end - ruining the otherwise chronological tracklisting - but in the grand scheme of things that matters not-a-jot.
Running from '...Baby One More Time' to 'Radar', you get a single-disc timeline that shows a progression in style and substance from school uniform-wearing pop ingénue to sultry motorik saucepot. There's an argument that the 65-minute run-time should have been extended to include a few more songs, but in the main it's the slowies that have been dropped, and that's no bad thing. Of course, there's little you can say about the songs themselves that hasn't already been said. Hits like 'Toxic' and 'Oops!... I Did It Again' proved their cultural cachet by featuring in Doctor Who and John & Edward's most magical moment respectively. Even the oft-forgotten 'Stronger' boasts two stone-cold classic pop moments: the lyrical inversion of her debut hit ("My loneliness ain't killing me no more") and that sound drop-out at two-and-a-half minutes that teases before the chorus slams back in.
Britney's voice has long been a source of contention, but while the debate about the value of a lip-synced live concert continues to rage, this compilation underlines her worth as a distinctive pop singer, at least on record. She certainly doesn't have the pipes of contemporaries Christina or Shakira, let alone the likes of Mariah or Whitney, but as last year's X Factor finalists showed, it's not as easy as it looks to make these songs sound as good as they do here.
And there's nothing that sounds out of place. The thematic muddle of wedging a coming-of-age ballad ('I'm Not A Girl...') between two slabs of sexed-up hip-pop ('Slave 4 U', 'Boys') looks dodgy on paper, but sounds perfect in the listening. Best of all is the double-header of 'Everytime' and 'Gimme More', where you get Brit's best ballad jammed up against a throbbing robopop thriller that's rightfully survived her infamous VMAs performance. The only arguable weak link is the Madonna-featuring 'Me Against The Music', but in this context what once looked like a respectful passing of the baton now seems like an unconditional surrender of pop Queendom to its rightful heir.
Friday, November 20, 2009
Britney director talks 'Baby One More Time'
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Friday, October 30, 2009
Tuesday, October 06, 2009
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Official "3" lyrics
M.Martin/Shellback/T.Amber
1, 2, 3
Not only you and me
Got one eighty degrees
And I'm caught in between
Countin'
1, 2, 3
Peter, Paul & Mary
Gettin' down with 3P
Everybody loves ***
Countin'
Babe, pick a night
To come out and play
If it's alright
What do you say?
Merrier the more
Triple fun that way
Twister on the floor
What do you say?
Are - you in
Livin' in sin is the new thing (yeah)
Are - you in
I am countin'!
1, 2, 3
Not only you and me
Got one eighty degrees
And I'm caught in between
Countin'
1, 2, 3
Peter, Paul & Mary
Gettin' down with 3P
Everybody loves ***
Countin'
Three is a charm
Two is not the same
I don't see the harm
So are you game?
Lets' make a team
Make 'em say my name
Lovin' the extreme
Now are you game?
Are - you in
Livin' in sin is the new thing
Are - you in
I am countin'!
1, 2, 3
Not only you and me
Got one eighty degrees
And I'm caught in between
Countin'
1, 2, 3
Peter, Paul & Mary
Gettin' down with 3P
Everybody loves ***
What we do is innocent
Just for fun and nothin' meant
If you don't like the company
Let's just do it you and me
You and me...
Or three....
Or four....
- On the floor!
Chorus X 2
1, 2, 3
Not only you and me
Got one eighty degrees
And I'm caught in between
Countin'
1, 2, 3
Peter, Paul & Mary
Gettin' down with 3P
Everybody loves ***
Countin'
Babe, pick a night
To come out and play
If it's alright
What do you say?
Merrier the more
Triple fun that way
Twister on the floor
What do you say?
Are - you in
Livin' in sin is the new thing (yeah)
Are - you in
I am countin'!
1, 2, 3
Not only you and me
Got one eighty degrees
And I'm caught in between
Countin'
1, 2, 3
Peter, Paul & Mary
Gettin' down with 3P
Everybody loves ***
Countin'
Three is a charm
Two is not the same
I don't see the harm
So are you game?
Lets' make a team
Make 'em say my name
Lovin' the extreme
Now are you game?
Are - you in
Livin' in sin is the new thing
Are - you in
I am countin'!
1, 2, 3
Not only you and me
Got one eighty degrees
And I'm caught in between
Countin'
1, 2, 3
Peter, Paul & Mary
Gettin' down with 3P
Everybody loves ***
What we do is innocent
Just for fun and nothin' meant
If you don't like the company
Let's just do it you and me
You and me...
Or three....
Or four....
- On the floor!
Chorus X 2
Monday, September 28, 2009
3 arrives tomorrow!
Listen out for the première of Britney's BRAND NEW controversial song "3", from her new greatest hits "The Singles Collection" premièring on radios tomorrow.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
The Singles Collection and "3" announced!
As previously and exclusively announced on BritneySpearsSpy...
Britney Spears "The Singles Collection"
In Stores November 24
New Song "3" Goes to Radio September 29
New York, NY - In celebration of the 10th anniversary of her debut on the music scene, Jive Records is releasing Britney Spears The Singles Collection on November 24. To launch the special package a brand new single entitled "3," which Britney recently recorded with hitmaker Max Martin, will go to radio Tuesday, September 29.
There will be two configurations of The Singles Collection; an ultimate fan box set and a standard version.
The ultimate fan box set version of The Singles Collection will contain all 29 of her singles, including the new song "3." Each disc will be packaged in its own slip sleeve case with original artwork, and will include an additional b-side or a remix of the track. The collection will include a DVD featuring all of Britney's videos in chronological order. The ultimate fan box set will also include a special booklet featuring iconic images and fun facts about each track.
The standard version of The Singles Collection will contain 17 of her chart topping favorites along with the new song "3," all on one CD.
During her 10 year career, Britney has had 5 albums debut at the #1 spot on the Billboard Top 100 Album Chart, as well as 23 Top 40 hits on the Billboard Pop Singles Chart. Worldwide, Britney Spears is one of the top-selling artists of the last decade, constantly topping charts with her albums ...Baby One More Time (1999); Oops!... I Did It Again (2000); Britney (2001); In The Zone (2003); Blackout (2007) and Circus (2008). Worldwide she has sold over 63 million albums.
Britney Spears is currently touring in support of her most recent studio album Circus. "The Circus Starring Britney Spears" tour which started in her home state of Louisiana in March 2009.
From BritneySpears.com
Britney Spears "The Singles Collection"
In Stores November 24
New Song "3" Goes to Radio September 29
New York, NY - In celebration of the 10th anniversary of her debut on the music scene, Jive Records is releasing Britney Spears The Singles Collection on November 24. To launch the special package a brand new single entitled "3," which Britney recently recorded with hitmaker Max Martin, will go to radio Tuesday, September 29.
There will be two configurations of The Singles Collection; an ultimate fan box set and a standard version.
The ultimate fan box set version of The Singles Collection will contain all 29 of her singles, including the new song "3." Each disc will be packaged in its own slip sleeve case with original artwork, and will include an additional b-side or a remix of the track. The collection will include a DVD featuring all of Britney's videos in chronological order. The ultimate fan box set will also include a special booklet featuring iconic images and fun facts about each track.
The standard version of The Singles Collection will contain 17 of her chart topping favorites along with the new song "3," all on one CD.
During her 10 year career, Britney has had 5 albums debut at the #1 spot on the Billboard Top 100 Album Chart, as well as 23 Top 40 hits on the Billboard Pop Singles Chart. Worldwide, Britney Spears is one of the top-selling artists of the last decade, constantly topping charts with her albums ...Baby One More Time (1999); Oops!... I Did It Again (2000); Britney (2001); In The Zone (2003); Blackout (2007) and Circus (2008). Worldwide she has sold over 63 million albums.
Britney Spears is currently touring in support of her most recent studio album Circus. "The Circus Starring Britney Spears" tour which started in her home state of Louisiana in March 2009.
From BritneySpears.com
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Buzz on a new song
From the Australian GimmeBritney Forums:
I'm not gonna post this one to the main site, as I don't have enough sources to confirm this... but here goes a little tidbit for gimmeBRITNEY readers.
We're hearing that there is some sort of unveiling of the new Britney single this weekend in America. We're not sure whether this is a performance at the VMA's or what - but all the information we're getting through now is looking EXACTLY like when Womanizer was delayed... this time it's in reverse.
It looks as though a radio date was set as far back as possible to give time for something to not work out as planned. This information leads us to believe that on Monday evening in Australia, radio will be sent a brand new single from Britney - the lead track from The Singles Collection. That would make it a Sunday night in America... and what's on Sunday in America??
There is still no change to "official" radio listing of September 21 from Sony. As I mentioned earlier, this is not concrete - we're hearing these little whispers again from multiple sources. We just can't get any clarification on them.
Story developing...
I'm not gonna post this one to the main site, as I don't have enough sources to confirm this... but here goes a little tidbit for gimmeBRITNEY readers.
We're hearing that there is some sort of unveiling of the new Britney single this weekend in America. We're not sure whether this is a performance at the VMA's or what - but all the information we're getting through now is looking EXACTLY like when Womanizer was delayed... this time it's in reverse.
It looks as though a radio date was set as far back as possible to give time for something to not work out as planned. This information leads us to believe that on Monday evening in Australia, radio will be sent a brand new single from Britney - the lead track from The Singles Collection. That would make it a Sunday night in America... and what's on Sunday in America??
There is still no change to "official" radio listing of September 21 from Sony. As I mentioned earlier, this is not concrete - we're hearing these little whispers again from multiple sources. We just can't get any clarification on them.
Story developing...
EXCLUSIVE: NEW BRITNEY SINGLE: "3"
Following from this intiguing poem on Britney.com...
"Y'all keep shouting, "Gimme, gimme, gimme more,"
But little do ya know, some surprises are in store.
No matter how many gallons of Celebrity Juice you drink,
There's more around the corner, so much more than you think.
So please quit breathing heavy, I hate to hear you sigh,
I know I drive you crazy... oops! I did it again, didn't I?
As much as I lov3 contests, that isn't what this is about,
I'll tell you soon enough, 'cause I hate seeing B fans pout.
Now listen very closely, turn your radar up on high,
It's something fr3sh and new, ok? I'd never tell a lie.
So sit back and relax, be patient one more tim3,
The answer can be found within this little rhyme.
xx♥
BRITannica
I have it on good authority Britney's next and NEW single is to be entitled "3". A video will be shot in a couple of weeks time and it will be released to radios around then too.
AHHHHHH!
Remember where you heard this news first - here on BritneySpearsSpy!!
"Y'all keep shouting, "Gimme, gimme, gimme more,"
But little do ya know, some surprises are in store.
No matter how many gallons of Celebrity Juice you drink,
There's more around the corner, so much more than you think.
So please quit breathing heavy, I hate to hear you sigh,
I know I drive you crazy... oops! I did it again, didn't I?
As much as I lov3 contests, that isn't what this is about,
I'll tell you soon enough, 'cause I hate seeing B fans pout.
Now listen very closely, turn your radar up on high,
It's something fr3sh and new, ok? I'd never tell a lie.
So sit back and relax, be patient one more tim3,
The answer can be found within this little rhyme.
xx♥
BRITannica
I have it on good authority Britney's next and NEW single is to be entitled "3". A video will be shot in a couple of weeks time and it will be released to radios around then too.
AHHHHHH!
Remember where you heard this news first - here on BritneySpearsSpy!!
Wednesday, September 09, 2009
Singles Collection UPDATE
Sony Music Australia have revised their original release date of The Singles Collection to November 13th, 2009. Reports this blog. Quotage bellow:
“There will be a double disc with a collection of songs from Britney’s entire career spanning 10 years. We’re also hearing that there will be ‘at least’ 4 new songs, including a single that will be released sometime in October. There is no word yet on what this single is, or when it will be sent to radio.
“A Multi-CD box will also be released containing special limited edition reprints of every Britney Australian released single in a ‘treasure chest’ style box.
“The Singles Collection is ONLY for Australia, but I thought it was for US too cause MTV reported about it earlier this month. Oh well can’t wait to hear the new songs and see what goes on with this project.”
“There will be a double disc with a collection of songs from Britney’s entire career spanning 10 years. We’re also hearing that there will be ‘at least’ 4 new songs, including a single that will be released sometime in October. There is no word yet on what this single is, or when it will be sent to radio.
“A Multi-CD box will also be released containing special limited edition reprints of every Britney Australian released single in a ‘treasure chest’ style box.
“The Singles Collection is ONLY for Australia, but I thought it was for US too cause MTV reported about it earlier this month. Oh well can’t wait to hear the new songs and see what goes on with this project.”
Saturday, September 05, 2009
New Britney Single in 2 WEEKS!
Britney Spears will release a brand new single to radios worldwide on Monday 21st September.
It is allegedly the lead single from her upcoming "The Singles Collection"
More when we get it!
Thanks to gimmebritney.com
It is allegedly the lead single from her upcoming "The Singles Collection"
More when we get it!
Thanks to gimmebritney.com
"Singles Collection" Cover?
Found in a German magazine. I blooming hope not! The photo is one of the Circus promo shoots by photographer Mark Liddell.
For all the rumours and details we know so far on "The Singles Collection", click here.
Thanks to BreatheHeavy and Britney Fever
Wednesday, September 02, 2009
Rumoured Britney Demos so far
There's been a lot of buzz later regarding demos Britney might record. Remember these are not Britney, no one is pretending they are - they are recorded by a random artist and presented to Britney's production team to decide if Brit records a version.
So far, I believe we have (click to listen on youtube):
Scorpio Girl
Burnin' Up
Bad Girl
One More Drinkl
Prohibited (feat. Rihanna)
So far, I believe we have (click to listen on youtube):
Scorpio Girl
Burnin' Up
Bad Girl
One More Drinkl
Prohibited (feat. Rihanna)
"The Singles Collection" Update, New demo
Thanks to BritneyFever
Hits Daily Double has finally confirmed the release of The Singles Collection in the United States on November 17, 2009. Note that this is the same Australian release date. US superstore giant Walmart has also added Ms Spears on the list of future releases in October 2009.
Meanwhile, Billboard just confirmed the release of The Singles Collection for October 27, 2009. It is very much a mystery. The release date confirmed by HDD is different than Billboard and Walmart.
As you will recall, there are two editions of this compilation album: regular and special box edition. No information about the content or a probable European release but one thing is for sure … there will be new songs!
Additionally, we’ve got a new demo from Finest Black Beatz sung by someone unknown, titled “Burnin’ Up” and produced by The Outsyders (they launched their career through “Womanizer” in 2008). Check it out bellow:
Hits Daily Double has finally confirmed the release of The Singles Collection in the United States on November 17, 2009. Note that this is the same Australian release date. US superstore giant Walmart has also added Ms Spears on the list of future releases in October 2009.
Meanwhile, Billboard just confirmed the release of The Singles Collection for October 27, 2009. It is very much a mystery. The release date confirmed by HDD is different than Billboard and Walmart.
As you will recall, there are two editions of this compilation album: regular and special box edition. No information about the content or a probable European release but one thing is for sure … there will be new songs!
Additionally, we’ve got a new demo from Finest Black Beatz sung by someone unknown, titled “Burnin’ Up” and produced by The Outsyders (they launched their career through “Womanizer” in 2008). Check it out bellow:
